After all, the 255-pound Bus is rarely sent reeling backward by anyone, let alone a rookie linebacker in the early days of training camp.

He was a rookie linebacker a year ago, and Parcells had pass-rushing plans for him.

Pepper Johnson, the rookie linebacker who has contributed greatly in recent weeks, said the intensity came partly from anxiety.

Buffalo Bills How does a rookie linebacker assure himself a place on the season roster?

Wallace, a rookie linebacker, hit him and knocked the ball loose.

One will not find may starting rookie linebackers in this league and few who can play consistently, as Smith has.

The play came on the first day of practice for the rookie linebacker.

Robert Jones, the rookie middle linebacker, is a rising star.

No team ever gets too far into the Super Bowl playoffs with two rookie linebackers.

They may not ask a rookie linebacker to make all the defensive calls.